Gas and mud gush out of the 6 inch casing as men pull the last wash rod out from the hole drilled for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge's first well, August 19, 1931. Black & white photograph, 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (Utah)--History--Pictorial works; Bird refuges--Utah--Design and construction--Pictorial works; Water well drilling--Utah--Pictorial works
Well no. 1 at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge blows gas and mud just after the well drilling rig has been moved away from the hole, August 20, 1931. Black & white photograph, 5.5 x 3.25 inches.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (Utah)--History--Pictorial works; Bird refuges--Utah--Design and construction--Pictorial works; Water well drilling--Utah--Pictorial works